Poster Session  |   July 2017
The Influence of the Number of Toys in the Environment on Play in Toddlers
Alexia Metz, PhD, OTR/L; Michelle Imwalle, OTD, OTR/L; Carly Dauch; Brooke Wheeler
Author Affiliations
  • University of Toledo
  • Premier Health Partners
Article Information
Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   July 2017
The Influence of the Number of Toys in the Environment on Play in Toddlers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505079p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO1075
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505079p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO1075
Abstract

Date Presented 3/30/2017

The effect of the quantity of toys on toddlers’ play was studied by comparing play with four and 16 toys present. Quality of play was better with fewer toys present. Fewer toys is a recommendation occupational therapists can make to parents and teachers of young children.

Primary Author and Speaker: Alexia Metz

Additional Authors and Speakers: Michelle Imwalle, Carly Dauch, Brooke Wheeler